Luke Hanson, JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL Transportation Planner, Saint Paul Public Works OPEN HOUSE NO. 2 July 9, 2019
AGENDA 5:00 to 5:15 Welcome & Sign-In 5:15 to 5:45 Presentation • Grand Round History • Johnson Parkway Corridor • Intersection Changes • What’s Next? • Questions 5:45 to 7:00 Open House JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
VISION The Saint Paul Grand Round is a scenic parkway for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists that connects people to parks, nature, neighborhoods, and businesses. JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
GRAND ROUND JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Grand Round – Over 100 Years of Planning Park System Plan (HW Cleveland – 1872) Grand Round Master Plan (2000) Bike Plan (2015) Grand Round Design & Implementation (2016) Pedestrian Plan (2019) City Comprehensive Plan (Draft 2019) JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Grand Round Construction Schedule JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Corridor 2-mile Trail for Walking and Biking Improves Safety for All Users Eliminates a mile-long gap in walking facilities Provides barrier access across I- 94 and the Railroad to the north Provides direct connections to two regional parks and trails Connects to the Gold Line and Rush Line BRT routes JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail - Purpose and Need Promote health, safety, and comfort of all users along Johnson Parkway JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail - Purpose and Need Promote health, safety, and comfort of all users along Johnson Parkway JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail - Purpose and Need Promote health, safety, and comfort of all users along Johnson Parkway JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail - Purpose and Need Promote health, safety, and comfort of all users along Johnson Parkway JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail - Purpose and Need Make purposeful connections with system of public open space that improves quality of life. JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail – Project Cost • There will be no assessments associated with this project • We are not anticipating taking any private property with this project JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail – Schedule JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Trail – Project Scope In Project Scope: Construct a new 2-mile trail for walking and biking trail along the eastern boulevard between Burns and Phalen Install new lantern-style lighting along the eastern boulevard Improve the designs of intersections to improve safety Ensure all trail crossings meet ADA standards Treat stormwater and plant new trees Not in Project Scope: This project will not reconstruct Johnson Parkway JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Corridor – Typical Section JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Don Pflaum, JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL Civil Engineer IV, Saint Paul Public Works OPEN HOUSE NO. 2 July 9, 2019
Intersection Changes Two types of intersection changes are being proposed: Tabled crossings Intersection closures (1-leg only) This is being done to improve safety JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Changes Tabled (raised) Crossings (1-leg only) JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Changes Tabled (raised) Crossings (1-leg only) Why use tabled crossings? Reinforces slower speeds for cars Encourages cars to yield to trail users Makes the trail crossing more visible Improves accessibility JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Changes Intersection closures (1-leg only) JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Closures Intersection closures are being proposed Why propose intersection closures? Safety: Most conflicts (crashes) occur at intersections Removing access points reduces conflicts for all modes and therefore increases safety Proposed closure locations require cars to re-route no more than one block Lack of vehicle gaps makes it harder to turn Intersection closures help make the road feel like a parkway (less like a typical street) Increases green space JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Exploring Intersection Closures Step 1: We determined where to test intersection closures: • The team analyzed traffic volumes • The team considered access to neighborhoods • The closures avoided signalized intersections Step 2: Temporary test of intersection closures occurred Step 3: SEH Performed a traffic study to assess the impacts JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Traffic Review - Test Closure Locations JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Traffic Review – Test Closures How were traffic patterns altered ? Predictably, traffic shifted to open intersections These shifts were relatively small because closures were at low volume roads JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Traffic Review – Test Closures How were open intersections affected ? Saw traffic shifts to signalized intersections Impacts can be mitigated through signal timing improvements Intersection operations at signalized intersections can be improved Corridor will be safer and more efficient for all users JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Traffic Review - Test Closures Overall Findings: No major traffic issues during test closures Small difference in traffic volumes during test • Small pattern shifts • Within normal daily fluctuations Frontage roads still low daily volumes • Local volumes = <1,000 • Johnson Parkway = 3,500 to 12,600 JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Closures • Vehicle access to Johnson Parkway will change at: • Reany Ave , east of Johnson Pkwy • 5th St E , east of Johnson Pkwy • Fremont Ave , east of Johnson Pkwy • English St , east of Johnson Pkwy • Conway St , west of Johnson Pkwy • Euclid St , east of Johnson Pkwy • Wakefield Ave , east of Johnson Pkwy JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Closures • Why these locations? • Existing low volume streets • Allows traffic to shift to signalized intersections that can be mitigated with improvements • Proposed closure locations require cars to re-route no more than one block • Promotes safety for all modes JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Closures: What has Changed? • Bush Avenue: • Access to Bush Avenue will now remain open & a tabled crossing will be installed • Change was to accommodate bus operations and allow for additional connectivity JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Closures: What has Changed? • Conway Street: • Relocated closure to the west side of Johnson Pkwy (was previously on east side) • Eliminates the complex intersection of Conway, Gotzian, the frontage road, and Johnson Pkwy • Best promotes safe traffic movements at Conway Ave and 3 rd St JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Intersection Closures: What has Changed? • English Street: • English St east of Johnson Pkwy is now proposed for closure at 3 rd St • Promotes safety for all users by simplifying traffic operations at the Johnson Pkwy and 3 rd St intersection JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Johnson Parkway Frontage Roads • Current conditions: • 2-way streets with parking on both sides • Cars parked on both sides of the street makes passage impossible today • Changes to parking are anticipated • At a minimum: • Parking will be prohibited along the boulevard (median) side • Additional parking removal may be necessary • Parking study underway JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Roles and Responsibilities Project Roles Luke Hanson – Planning Don Pflaum – Construction Wayne Houle – Design Consultant (SEH) Parks will maintain the trail (snow plowing, sweeping, mowing in most places) Property owners will not have to shovel the trail JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Next Steps • Listen to feedback tonight • Determine if there are any hardships • City Council Public Hearing date (date TBD); written notices will be sent out • Finalize design plans in 2019 • Bidding end of 2019 • Construction in 2020 JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
How to provide feedback? • One-on-one discussions tonight • Comment cards (on tables) • Email/call project team • Email/call elected officials JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
Thank You!! Contact: Contact: Luke Hanson Don Pflaum Department of Public Works Department of Public Works 651-266-6146 651-266-9147 Luke.hanson@ci.stpaul.mn.us Don.pflaum@ci.stpaul.mn.us JOHNSON PARKWAY TRAIL
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